Nintendo Confirms The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Date Change

Nintendo has announced a change to the release date of its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which will launch earlier than previously expected. The film is now set to arrive in theaters on April 30, 2027 — a week sooner than its previous May 7, 2027 slot. No specific reason was given for the shift, though Nintendo talisman Shigeru Miyamoto has said that Nintendo is committed to completing the movie for fans as soon as possible. "This is Miyamoto," wrote Miyamoto, via Nintendo's social media accounts. "We have decided to change the worldwide theatrical release date of the live-action film The Legend of Zelda from May 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027. "In order to deliver it to everyone even one day sooner, the team is united in advancing production. It's less than a year until release, but please wait just a little longer." Zelda's previous date had no specific competition, and certainly nothing like the Avengers: Doomsday and Dune 3 clash that's coming this December. Still, it is a busy launch period, with several other blockbusters all jostling for position. Big films set to arrive next year around the same as The Legend of Zelda include Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (March 19), Godzilla x